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Finnish Hound (Suomenajokoira)
Large Breed
The Finnish Hound is a beautiful breed of dog with a calm and friendly nature which helps him to make friends wherever he goes.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Finland
Weight
25 kgs/55 lbs
Height
Males 55-61 cm/21 1/4 -23 3/4 inches; Females 52-58 cm/20-22 3/4 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
The undercoat is short, dense hair that is soft in texture. The outer coat is medium in length, close lying, straight, dense and rather harsh.
Markings
Tricoloured. White markings usually on head, neck, fore-chest, lower parts of the legs and on the tip of the tail.
Lifespan
Average 12 years
The Finnish Hound is a very energetic breed, enjoying hunting in the fields and using its excellent nose to track down its quarry. Affectionate to its owner, the Finnish Hound has made friends, not just in the hunting community but as a companion as well.
Temperament
The Finnish Hound is a very friendly breed with a strong love for its family. Calm inside the house, the breed is very energetic outside and will always be happy to go for a walk or go hunting following the scent of a hare or fox. Working independently, he is a good tracking dog and pursues the quarry with deep barking. The Finnish Hound should be of a gentle nature, proving to be a good companion to a consistent and firm owner.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Finnish Hound is a beautiful dog with an even temperament which can make a good companion when not out hunting. The Finnish Hound was originally bred to hunt hare, fox, elk and lynx.
- Makes a wonderful companion
- Extremely good hunter
- Can perform well as a watchdog
- No trimming or stripping required
- Regular grooming needed
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Happier with least a large yard